Holy Rood Cemetery, which was one of the nation’s largest burial places for enslaved black people, is undergoing extensive renovations to restore its historic grounds. FILE PHOTO: MICHELLE CASSIDY/THE ...

Marc Woolfe, Director of Sales & Marketing at Barratt David Wilson North Thames, comments: “The launch of the new bug hotel with Holy Rood School marks our continued commitment to providing ...

The 9/11 memorial at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury in July 2021. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca. By Maureen [email protected] July 10, 2025 5:00 am.

Long Islanders sang, prayed and reflected at each of the 14 stations of the cross at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury. Many say taking part in the 1 1/2-mile walk helps to strengthen ...